This political analysis of Harry Potter uses the beloved wizarding world to introduce readers to the equally murky and intimidating world of politics. Rowling's work provides us with entries into all of the most important political questions in history, from terrorism and human rights to the classic foundations of political thought.
Introduction: Politics in the World of Harry Potter Purebloods and Mudbloods: Race, Species and Power Deatheaters and Dark Wizards: Terror and Counterterror The Order of the Phoenix: Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Secret Agencies The DA (Dumbledore's Army): Resistance from Below 'By Order of the Hogwarts High Inquisitor': Bases of Authority Azkaban: Discipline, Punishment and Human Rights Grunnings and Galleons: Consumerism and Capitalism The Only One He Ever Feared: The Nature of War Harry Potter in the Political World
